Beer and cider
How a cobbled-together ‘Franken-brewery’ became a craft-beer juggernaut
This local brewer does venues with childlike imagination, and beers and seltzers that are now quintessentially Melbourne. We find out where it all began and what’s to come.
- Tomas Telegramma
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Footscray’s legendary Franco Cozzo site has undergone a wild transformation
A mechanical bull, tequila-sunrise slushies, sizzling fajita platters and a huge rooftop bar. Welcome to Moon Dog Brewery’s new three-level mega-venue.
- Tomas Telegramma
High-profile brewer opens first Melbourne venue and there’s chops by the kilo and spanakopita lasagne
Two chefs with a love of fire are having fun with their first beer hall menu at South Melbourne’s new Pirate Life brewpub.
- Emma Breheny
Trouble brews in Australia’s craft beer industry, with ‘alarming rate’ of closures
More than a dozen independent breweries have been pushed to the brink of insolvency in the past 12 months.
- Bianca Hrovat
Watch out Marrickville, there’s an unlikely new craft beer hotspot sipping at your heels
Brookvale has flourished over the past six months, with new bars, distilleries and breweries. Plus, where to go on a self-guided weekend bar crawl.
- Bianca Hrovat
From your Kris Kringle to your grumpy grandpa, the best drink gifts for everyone on your list
Never be stuck for gift inspiration again with these beverage-related ideas for the whole thirsty crew.
- Katie Spain
Brick Lane’s huge new venue boasts 36 beer taps, a raw bar and views of Queen Vic Market
Get ready for sunset sips and snacks on the terrace at the Melbourne-based craft beer brand’s restaurant.
- Tomas Telegramma
Cheers to the weekend: Four new and improved craft breweries to slake your thirst
With the mercury rising, here are some fresh places to knock the top off a frothy.
- Dani Valent
From Footscray to Reservoir, three new brew-pubs and taprooms to froth over this spring
A Footscray brewery is getting a reboot, a country craft beer pioneer is close to unveiling its sprawling city venue, and a wild ale specialist (finally) has a new home.
- Emma Breheny
Road trip! Victoria’s 10 best regional pubs of 2023
Country boozers are the beating heart of Australia. From Kilcunda to Kyneton, these are the ones you need to plan a roadtrip around.
- Ellen Fraser and Tomas Telegramma